Texans TE Garrett Graham out vs. Broncos

Texans tight end Garrett Graham is inactive for the second consecutive game.

With Graham still recovering from a hamstring injury, rookie Owen Daniels will be the Texans’ primary tight end for a noon contest Sunday against the Denver Broncos at Reliant Stadium.

Case Keenum, Ben Tate, DeVier Posey, Jawanza Starling, Alex Kupper, Andrew Gardner and Cody White are also inactive for the Texans. Tate was placed on injured reserve this week after reinjuring his ribs.

Fullback Brad Smelley is active, giving the Texans a potential second option to pair with Daniels at tight end. Smelley flanked out several times last Sunday during a road loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

Wes Welker, Zac Dysert, C.J. Anderson, Kayvon Webster, Chris Kuper, Sione Fua and Derek Wolfe are inactive for the Bronocs. Welker is dealing with a concussion and was ruled out earlier this week.

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